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freeFTPd Port Command Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for port command denial of service vulnerability in freeFTPd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote FTP server is prone by to denial of service attacks.

Description :

The remote host appears to be using freeFTPd, a free FTP / FTPS / SFTP
server for Windows.

The version of freeFTPd installed on the remote host crashes if it
receives a PORT command with a port number from an authenticated user.
In addition, the application reportedly will freeze for a period of
time if it receives a PASV command with user-supplied data.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/417602/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Unknown at this time.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:N/I:N/A:C/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 15557

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